Gurusingi - Patrapur, Ganjam

Gurusingi is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from Ramagiri and around 102 km from Chatrapur. Ankuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurusingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurusingi is 413376. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 761005 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.

Gurusingi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurusingi

According to the 2011 Census, Gurusingi village had a total population of 182 people, including 80 males and 102 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,275 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.47%, with male literacy at 3.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gurusingi

Gurusingi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gurusingi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gurusingi. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gurusingi is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gurusingi is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurusingi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gurusingi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gurusingi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurusingi village are given below:

FAQs about Gurusingi